Tehran Times

2024-09-12 17:49
Putin meets Iran’s security chief in St. Petersburg

TEHRAN – Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks on Thursday with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary Ali Akbar Ahmadian in St. Petersburg, the venue of the meeting of BRICS’s top security officials.

Iran backs China-Brazil peace plan for Ukraine war

TEHRAN – Iran’s top security official announced on Wednesday that Tehran supports any peace plan like the one proposed by China and Brazil that would be acceptable by both Russia and Ukraine, IRNA reported.
By Shahrokh Saei

Behind The Bibi Files

West leading Netanyahu to guillotine for Israel's survival

TEHRAN- Ulterior motives lurking behind the screening of a documentary that unveils leaked footage of the Israeli police questioning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have come to the fore.
US, E3 acting on faulty intelligence, Iran says of claims of missile sale to Russia

'Iran has not delivered ballistic missiles to Russia. Period.'

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqhchi on Wednesday insisted on Tehran’s previous announcements that the Islamic Republic has not sent ballistic missiles to Russia, saying the United States and the European trio of Britain, France and Germany are again acting on “faulty intelligence”.
Iran's Pezeshkian, Iraq's Sudani demand end to Israeli genocide in Gaza

TEHRAN – In a common position on Wednesday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani said it is the responsibility of the international community to put an end to the Israeli “crimes” and “genocide” against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, the office of the Iraqi prime minister said in a statement.
Russia affirms commitment to Iran’s sovereignty amid South Caucasus transit route dispute

TEHRAN – The secretary of the Russian Security Council has reassured his Iranian counterpart of Moscow’s commitment to Iran’s sovereignty as Baku looks to create a transit route near the Iran-Armenia border to connect mainland Azerbaijan to Nakhchivan.

Politics

Hakim appreciates Iran's leader message to Iraq

TEHRAN- Seyyed Ammar Hakim, who hosted Pezeshkian and his accompanying delegation in the presence of Prime Minister al-Sudani, appreciated the message of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to the people of Iraq for successfully hosting the Arbaeen processions.
Russia close to signing new bilateral treaty with Iran, Shoigu says

TEHRAN – Russian Security Council's secretary Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday that his country has nearly completed the required procedures to sign a new bilateral treaty with Iran soon, the TASS news agency reported.
Gharibabadi will be appointed to lead nuclear talks, report says

TEHRAN – Kazem Gharibabadi, the current secretary of Iran's High Council for Human Rights, is set to be appointed to spearhead potential nuclear negotiations with the P4 + 1 group of countries, according to reports from Agah Newspaper.

Sports

Iran earn hard-fought win over UAE in 2026 WCQ

TEHRAN - Iran earned a hard-fought 1-0 win against United Arab of Emirates in their AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 26 Group A tie on Tuesday.
Esteghlal in turmoil as coach Nekounam faces imminent sacking

TEHRAN - Esteghlal, one of Iran's representatives in the 2024/25 AFC Champions League Elite, are currently facing a tumultuous period marked by internal strife and the looming threat of a managerial change.
Iran comes 14th at 2024 Paralympic Games

PARIS – Iran’s 64-spoertperson delegation finished in 14th place in the 2024 Paralympic Games.

Culture

Heroes of the age of terror: what happened to American superheroes on 9/11? Part 1

TEHRAN-Since the creation of comic books in the midst of the Great Depression in the 1930s, superheroes have been used to entertain and inspire readers, as well as to address important events. During the Depression, they were a symbol of hope for a better world. As the United States entered World War II, superheroes encouraged soldiers on the battlefield and united the public by praising patriotic ideals and mocking their enemies.
“The Italian” at Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN- “The Italian” written by Tunisian critic and author Shukri Mabkhout has recently been published in Persian.
Iran’s “Khalil” wins awards at Lessinia film festival

TEHRAN- Iranian director Payam Hosseini’s short film “Khalil” wins two awards at the 30th edition of Lessinia Film Festival, which was held last week in Verona, Italy.

Economy

Iran can be West Asia’s energy transit gateway: oil minister

TEHRAN - Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has said the country can be a suitable gateway and crossroad for energy trade and transit in the region, given its geopolitical position.
Tehran hosting 34th Islamic Banking Conference

TEHRAN – Iran’s 34th Islamic Banking Conference kicked off at the place of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) in the capital Tehran on Tuesday, Tasnim News Agency reported.
Iran, China ink MOU on geological co-op

TEHRAN – The geological survey bodies of Iran and China have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to cooperate in various areas, IRNA reported.

Society

Strategies to fight narcotics need to be revised: president

TEHRAN –As long as there is demand for narcotic drugs, their supply and distribution cannot be restricted, so the strategies for dealing with illicit drugs have to primarily focus on controlling and lowering demand, President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced.
From genes to therapy: AI predicts your cancer risk with a DNA swab

TEHRAN - Imagine a world where a simple DNA test, coupled with the power of artificial intelligence (AI), could predict your risk of developing cancer. This isn’t science fiction anymore. Researchers are harnessing the power of AI to analyze genetic data, potentially paving the way for personalized cancer prevention and early detection.
Tehran to host ‘women and national production exhibition’

TEHRAN – The 21st exhibition on women and national production is scheduled to kick off in Tehran’s Goftegoo park on September 11 and conclude on September 20.

Tourism

Pilgrims flock to St. Thaddeus for Badarak ritual

TEHRAN – St. Thaddeus Church, also known as Qareh Klise (“the Black Church”), a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Chaldoran, northwest Iran, is set to host the 70th annual Badarak ritual from October 13 to 15.
Iran promoting tourism in India with multi-city roadshow

TEHRAN - Iran is currently staging a roadshow in India as part of a series of promotional roadshows to attract tourists, and strengthen tourism ties with foreign countries.
Tourism festival to honor lotuses bloom in northern Iran

TEHRAN – Mazandaran province is set to host Otiti (which means blossoms in water in local dialect) tourism festival, a celebration inspired by the enchanting bloom of the Babol’s rare lotuses.

International

Behind The Bibi Files

TEHRAN- Ulterior motives lurking behind the screening of a documentary that unveils leaked footage of the Israeli police questioning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have come to the fore.
The Sisyphean task: Why Israel's political landscape remains stuck in a cycle of gridlock

TEHRAN - It's become a familiar ritual, this frantic scrolling through the endless feed of news updates. The world, it seems, is a whirlwind of events, each headline vying for attention, each story competing for our fleeting interest. But sometimes, amidst the chaos, a particular issue catches our eye, a narrative that pulls us in, demanding deeper understanding.

West leading Netanyahu to guillotine for Israel's survival

'Iran has not delivered ballistic missiles to Russia. Period.'